We flew a tiny HELICOPTER across SOUTH AFRICA!

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  • Опубліковано 23 лис 2024

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  • @jensen6211
    @jensen6211 3 роки тому +113

    All the time she spoke like a great instructor always having a teachable moment to share and giving positive feedbacks!

    • @PilotBambi
      @PilotBambi  3 роки тому +12

      Absolutely! She really is a fantastic instructor!

    • @agungwibowo2319
      @agungwibowo2319 3 роки тому +3

      she is a true great instructor and has a great way to build a positive confidence for the beginner next to her.

  • @charleshagman5025
    @charleshagman5025 3 роки тому +56

    Thank you for taking us along. Enjoyed every minute of it.

    • @PilotBambi
      @PilotBambi  3 роки тому

      So happy you liked it!

    • @alvaroakatico9188
      @alvaroakatico9188 3 роки тому

      @@PilotBambi Thank you for taking the time to chat and answer questions from your subscribers. Countless you tubers won’t even give us the time of day.

    • @scottgibson6735
      @scottgibson6735 2 роки тому

      I knowI did,in fact,I'm a little jealous of you.My only experience with helicoptersrs,was a ride in a Sikorsky air ambulance to WestPalm Beach,fl.The pilot,was nowhere near as pretty as you.are. I asked the EMT riding with me"Does this guy know what he's doing?I got in reply,Yeah he's pretty good,His last job was flying Apaches for the Us Army in Afghanistan".It was a pleasant thirty minute trip.My only worry was.dying on the trip.The EMT kept staying"You're going to be alright.I'm not, but I'm lucky to be alive. Thank you for the video,beautiful lady.Take care.

  • @FlySkies
    @FlySkies 3 роки тому +63

    I know the R22 only has two seats, but you just let us go along in a wonderful trip with two very accomplished pilots. Thanks!!

    • @PilotBambi
      @PilotBambi  3 роки тому +2

      Haha I love this! Glad you enjoyed it! 😁

    • @michaelsanders1692
      @michaelsanders1692 2 роки тому

      @@PilotBambi is there a way you can do a video on an airplane life vest?

    • @patrickamsterdam2810
      @patrickamsterdam2810 2 роки тому

      Yes they took all of us

    • @milesbrown8016
      @milesbrown8016 Рік тому

      Well done ladies…👌🏻

    • @c2protect
      @c2protect Рік тому

      Yeah there are a lot of us in that R22 with you. Haha😅

  • @rankinryan
    @rankinryan 3 роки тому +17

    Welcome to South Africa, I was training on the 44 and she is far easier to fly than the 22 so hats off off to you, you eased into the 22 like nobody's business :)

  • @rocketguy748
    @rocketguy748 3 роки тому +2

    She speaks so professionally and gives everyone confidence,

  • @ivictor7007
    @ivictor7007 3 роки тому +6

    South Africa simply has the best instructors !....... I remember those routes too....thank you for flying with us here in SA.....

  • @galengrassi4704
    @galengrassi4704 2 роки тому +3

    Awesome!! I've flown with Steph when she was with the SAPS Airwing. she is a phenomenal pilot, she definitely knows her stuff when it comes to being in command. If I remember correctly she was in her early twenties at the time flying for the police service.

  • @radoslaw715
    @radoslaw715 3 роки тому +35

    When I watch your videos, I always feel like I'm flying with you. Superb content

  • @mavusane
    @mavusane 2 роки тому +2

    Wow what a good, patient and encouraging instructor all the best.

  • @jeremybarker7577
    @jeremybarker7577 3 роки тому +10

    Flying in small helicopters is absolutely awesome - right at the top of my list of unforgettable experiences. The second aircraft I ever flew in was a JetRanger helicopter (sitting in the left seat).
    I just wish this video had been a lot longer as the sights in SA are also fantastic (SA is still not crossed off my list of places to visit).

  • @beverleypettit3577
    @beverleypettit3577 3 роки тому +8

    When I saw your flight was "across Africa", I figured the it ended in Cairo... 😁😊
    Loved watching.
    Think I know what I might like to do if I had my life over again... (...I'd better admit that I'm phobic and cannot get into ANYTHING that flies ....although I'm endlessly fascinated by the wonder of flight).
    Happy flying girls... 🦒👍🏽

  • @tomriley5790
    @tomriley5790 3 роки тому +6

    Amazing trip guys! South Africa is beautiful, great way to see it! Very cool flying! You two make a great team!

  • @johnkeim3836
    @johnkeim3836 3 роки тому +1

    Great Instructor no negativity just encouraging words. Great video…..

  • @chrispeters3466
    @chrispeters3466 3 роки тому +1

    Rosita is a straight up ROCK STAR aviator. I hope young kids interested in aviation watch her videos and see what's possible.

  • @sandybanjo
    @sandybanjo 3 роки тому +5

    Ladies, great flight, teamwork, and amazing talent for flying just about anything! Congratulations!

  • @coasterb1
    @coasterb1 3 роки тому +1

    Your spatial awareness while flying is amazing to see/hear. Sounds like you know how to stay very safe in the air. Blue skies!

  • @Bobtowngarden
    @Bobtowngarden 3 місяці тому +1

    Rosita. Remember the night we spent in Halifax ? You were so beautiful naked in moonlight. Thanks for that. I hope your insides are reminded of our joining together and the release we both felt.

  • @geraldsmithart1708
    @geraldsmithart1708 2 місяці тому

    It was a lot of fun joining you on this trip and seeing our beautiful country from the air. And it was awesome seeing you visit my hometown airport, New Tempe! 😃

  • @troybartholomew1065
    @troybartholomew1065 3 роки тому +1

    What a great CFI, PILOT and all round character. Keep up the great work and the inspiration you share to everyone. Thanks

  • @blairguinea6811
    @blairguinea6811 2 роки тому +1

    Fantastic flight ladies, thank you so much

  • @chrisshields1775
    @chrisshields1775 3 роки тому +2

    What a stunning video. Well done on taming the R22 and Steph seemed so calm and reassuring.

  • @rtsaldivar
    @rtsaldivar 3 місяці тому +1

    Your jazz background is perfect for flying!! 1st time viewer. Love your channel!! 👌

  • @walterweigert9840
    @walterweigert9840 3 роки тому +7

    Amazing video, Rosita! A 40 min video seemed to me like it was only 5. I strongly hope both of you do some other videos together. Steph seems to be so calm and relaxed and also very sharp controlling every thing. BTW: congrats on your almost 100K subs!! Well done Pilot Bambi! I subsribed when you were droping parachutters in Central America. It´s incredible how far you have gone! As always, cheers from NE patagonia, Argentina.

  • @amielswanepoel
    @amielswanepoel 3 роки тому +2

    It’s so nice seeing local UA-camrs il wil always support you guys

  • @rickbarrington
    @rickbarrington 3 роки тому +5

    What a cool video. You’ve inspired me to visit South Africa and fly!

  • @koosvanzyl2605
    @koosvanzyl2605 3 роки тому +1

    Enjoyed!! I did my PPL at Wonderboom. Many years ago. I am now 72 but still enjoy seeing what you yong people are doing. So much fun.

  • @dendije6041
    @dendije6041 2 роки тому +1

    Absolutely fantastic!
    Thanks Bambi & Co!

  • @peterrowcliffe747
    @peterrowcliffe747 Рік тому

    great flying in both types shows that Robinsons are pretty good with the right amount of light control in put and no need for heavy inputs in the controls

  • @ld5954
    @ld5954 3 роки тому +4

    Bambi, You are such a quick learner! I'm so impressed with your skills!! It's a fun journey watching you fly so many different types of aircraft!! 🙂👍👍👍

  • @Johan-ex5yj
    @Johan-ex5yj 3 роки тому +2

    What a wonderful adventure! 🚁
    Steph is such a lovely lady, and the two of you make a great team! 👍

    • @PilotBambi
      @PilotBambi  3 роки тому +1

      agreed!! It was so awesome doing this trip with her, she's the coolest!

  • @Vincent12
    @Vincent12 3 роки тому +13

    Damn she’s grown her subscribers pretty fast. I was subbed when she had less then 4,000

    • @PilotBambi
      @PilotBambi  3 роки тому +5

      It's been a crazy journey here on youtube, and so special I get to share these experiences with everyone 😁

  • @ekspatvos6264
    @ekspatvos6264 3 роки тому +1

    One of the best videos on UA-cam... was mesmerised every second. Thanks for sharing. Safe flying.

  • @ov646944
    @ov646944 3 роки тому +5

    Hi Rosita, I must say this is the greatest video you have uploaded so far! I am in my ATPL studies right now, but I will be starting my helicopter training as soon as I have graduated. Looking forward to seeing you in the skies. Thank you for the great video!

    • @PilotBambi
      @PilotBambi  3 роки тому

      Thank you so much!! Best of luck with your training, and see you in the sky some day!

  • @lhollybow
    @lhollybow 3 роки тому

    Steph is so cool. You just want her as a friend , she's so neat , knowledgeable , easy going , proficient , and downright beautiful. What a package. Oh , the cross country trip was nice too. Well filmed and edited PB,

  • @roaming7232
    @roaming7232 3 роки тому +1

    Ladies I’ve flown along with you all the way from Kenya. You are awesome

  • @lc_41
    @lc_41 3 роки тому

    I strongly recommend the Bose headset with LEMO plug 'cause in case one gets to fly in an airplane (or aircraft) equipped with LEMO, plane power will power the ANR circuitry and you never run out of battery...

  • @bcoleman1869
    @bcoleman1869 5 місяців тому

    This is fantastic! I really appreciate all the camera angles (even exterior shots) that were captured! Thank you for sharing this experience.

  • @Wheeze_NL
    @Wheeze_NL 3 роки тому +7

    Only 8 minutes in, and I already love everything about this video!
    The setup is very good, everything is being explained, good audio and it is very well filmed again!
    Love your videos, but you know this by now I hope.

    • @PilotBambi
      @PilotBambi  3 роки тому +1

      Thank you so so much!!😁 This message really means alot to me. It took A LOT of work, but I wanted this video to give the exact "feel" that we had during the trip itself. I'm so happy I could share this adventure with you :)

  • @omphemetsetsiane2204
    @omphemetsetsiane2204 3 роки тому

    Stef is such a calm instructor

  • @zakariamornly
    @zakariamornly 3 роки тому +28

    Enjoyed every single second of the video 😍

  • @davemartin8684
    @davemartin8684 3 роки тому +1

    wow what a trip thanks for taking us along for the ride.

  • @andrepotgieter7083
    @andrepotgieter7083 3 роки тому +14

    Hi Pilot Bambi, I just absolutely loved this video, it for me simply is one of your best! Excellent editing! Steph is a highly professional and exceptional confidence inspiring instructor and with both your great personalities it was a pleasure to watch 2 professional pilots become one with the R22 strapped to your backs on route to Cape Town! Please fly with Steph again if the opportunity arises. Stay safe and healthy.

    • @PilotBambi
      @PilotBambi  3 роки тому +3

      Thank you so much for your awesome message Andre! Agreed, Steph is such an inspiring and knowledgeable instructor. I hope I get to fly with her again soon!

  • @tvindonesia1540
    @tvindonesia1540 3 роки тому +1

    The view is very beautiful when viewed from the helicopter.

  • @gralaw1965
    @gralaw1965 3 роки тому +3

    Loved this video! have always fancied learning to fly a helicopter looks like such good fun and it beats driving on the roads with all the traffic

  • @NashMakado
    @NashMakado 3 роки тому +2

    This is great, this is living. It's great to have vicariously experienced this and I can't imagine how great the actual experience must have been.

  • @aviansnow
    @aviansnow 5 місяців тому

    23:03 One of my favourite songs started playing.

  • @brucekendall52
    @brucekendall52 2 роки тому

    Thoroughly enjoyed sharing your trip.Thanks.

  • @pecelirovucago7149
    @pecelirovucago7149 6 місяців тому

    Great helicopter ride across South Africa , thank you so much from Fiji island.

  • @ashikihsan1946
    @ashikihsan1946 2 роки тому

    Hi Bambi, I like your tiny helicopter flying across Africa and training to this new girl. You are an expert pilot Bambi. My support is for you

  • @janhenkins
    @janhenkins 3 роки тому +1

    Brilliant video - it's wonderful recognising all the landmarks on your journey. I lived in Bloemfontein, Johannesburg and Pretoria, worked close to Swartkops AFB and grew up about 5km's away from the Tempe airfield outside Bloem. Enjoying this immensely, it gives me the "warm fuzzies".

  • @Striker744
    @Striker744 3 роки тому +1

    Thanks for sharing! This was an amazing journey! You girls rock!

  • @BrianKelsay
    @BrianKelsay 3 роки тому +1

    Beautiful flight. Excellent scenery, editing, music and learning experience. Enjoyed first flight and solo flights too. Wish I could do this. Stuck with R/C planes and copters.

  • @waughthogwaugh3078
    @waughthogwaugh3078 3 роки тому +1

    What a cool video Tks for sharing! Where I live "routing" has a rather different connotation. We use "tracking" in our position reporting, every so often a SAn accent comes up on frequency, routing here, routing there and routing anywhere, brings a wry smile to many pilot's faces. Flysafe, good job ladies.

  • @henningerhenningstone691
    @henningerhenningstone691 3 роки тому

    I really like Steph's accent, it sounds like a mix of aussie with a little bit of dutch or german and some scottish flare to it... come to think this might be the first time I've listened to anyone from south africa

  • @greeneleven
    @greeneleven 3 роки тому

    Cool! Thanks for taking us with you...!

    • @PilotBambi
      @PilotBambi  3 роки тому +1

      Any time! Glad you enjoyed the video 😁

  • @daniell1869
    @daniell1869 3 роки тому +9

    The editing is GREAT with this one! You're getting better and better with each video. Do you do it all yourself?

    • @PilotBambi
      @PilotBambi  3 роки тому +5

      Thank you so much!! I edited this one myself, and it took REALLY long... (blood, sweat and tears haha) so your message means alot to me!

    • @Johan-ex5yj
      @Johan-ex5yj 3 роки тому +4

      @@PilotBambi Yes, I agree, great editing.
      I loved the intro with short preview and then a “Video- Cassette- Rewind” back to the start, absolutely brilliant! 😀👍

  • @vectrexer
    @vectrexer 3 роки тому +1

    Another super enjoyable video by a knowledgeable and inviting pilot. I thought I'd only hang out a few minutes in this video. But instead watch the whole thing through. Instructive and fun.

    • @PilotBambi
      @PilotBambi  3 роки тому

      Thank you so much!! What a great compliment😄 glad you enjoyed the video!!

  • @tinnu123
    @tinnu123 2 роки тому

    Watched your wonderful flying from east coast of India.....thanks for sharing.....safe flying

  • @TheTubeTube2
    @TheTubeTube2 2 роки тому

    What a LOT of fun! Thank you.

  • @mrsaskriders
    @mrsaskriders 3 роки тому +4

    You two are definitely winning. Absolutely fantastic lifestyle! Thank you for the video I really enjoyed it. Cheers from Saskatchewan Canada

    • @PilotBambi
      @PilotBambi  3 роки тому

      Thank you so much!! I'm really glad you enjoyed it!

  • @craigbarrett2278
    @craigbarrett2278 Рік тому

    What life experiences....
    Things like this make me a bit homesick....😊

  • @7cle
    @7cle 3 роки тому +1

    You rock girls. Pro and nice. A pleasure to follow your trips. ATC was very articulate and slow that’s nice too.

  • @joeroscillo4015
    @joeroscillo4015 3 роки тому +2

    WOW!! What a blast, cross country in a helicopter!! Love the low flight views!! Your very confident in that tiny machine!! Looks like your stopping, every few miles. Got to be a great feeling, flying off the plateau! Think, as much fun as it was, it also added up to quite a bit of work too!!

    • @PilotBambi
      @PilotBambi  3 роки тому +1

      It was a ton of fun, especially when Steph taught me how to land on the plateau. But definitely hard work flying that nippy little heli!

  • @richardking6066
    @richardking6066 3 роки тому +1

    You've made me very homesick... I spent 20 years in Joburg, and have driven a similar route down to Cape Town in my little MG, but much more impressive flying it at low level - very envious!

  • @angelreading5098
    @angelreading5098 3 роки тому +1

    Well what a wonderful adventure with two charming ladies to fly with,I was impressed with your flying ability and delicate touch on the controls.I am sure that you will be in demand to deliver more helicopter's for new owners in the future,thank you for a super video.

  • @phuoc-huutran6303
    @phuoc-huutran6303 3 роки тому

    Helicopter flying in Africa maybe the best, more better than in a fix-wing ! Because one can fly the heli and enjoy the wonderful, breathtaking landscape of african wilderness ! 👍👍👍

  • @justdoit2397
    @justdoit2397 3 роки тому +6

    This seems soo damn cool to be able to do this. Can’t wait to finish my ppl to get started with helicopters and hopefully a atpl someday. The video turned out amazingly well

    • @PilotBambi
      @PilotBambi  3 роки тому +1

      Thank you so much! It really is such a dream to be able to do these things. Best of luck with your training, good things will come your way 😁

  • @volkerjansen3901
    @volkerjansen3901 3 роки тому

    Wow, thank you for sharing!

  • @peterrowcliffe747
    @peterrowcliffe747 3 роки тому

    very nice flying in the R22 with now more improvements to make it a better machine and nice colour to

  • @mikemccomb805
    @mikemccomb805 3 роки тому +1

    It was great flying with you, really enjoyed it.

  • @RALPH7109
    @RALPH7109 3 роки тому +1

    I'm really enjoying your 'journey'. You've come a long way thank you.

  • @parisvivo7119
    @parisvivo7119 3 роки тому +1

    I love your videos, I'm also a retired helicopter pilot, congratulations, greetings from Chile

    • @PilotBambi
      @PilotBambi  3 роки тому

      Thankyou so much!! Did you fly helicopters in Chile? That must have been beautiful!

  • @bryanp771
    @bryanp771 2 роки тому

    Steph is a badass pilot and instruction!

  • @AJ-tc7je
    @AJ-tc7je 2 роки тому +1

    This video brought back a long lost dream of being a pilot 😪 adding to my bucket list ✅
    Great quality & spectacular views along the route.

  • @iammrvain
    @iammrvain 2 роки тому

    I can tell you how much I have enjoyed your videos on learning to fly a helicopter. As a recently obtained instrument rated pilot SEL I want to transition over to rotowing which was my passion all along. Seeing how well you transitioned gives me hope that mine will go smooth as well. Thank you!

  • @irfanbenli4897
    @irfanbenli4897 Рік тому

    Very nice trip.Enjoyed it very much.Thanks👏👏

  • @MarcelHuguenin
    @MarcelHuguenin 3 роки тому +3

    I absolutely enjoyed this video from start to finish! What an amazing adventure and what an allround aviator you are! The 360 cam is just so versatile and is just fantastically suited for use in the cockpit and also on the outside. Are you editing yourself? Anyway, fantastic video and I'm looking forward to the next one 💛

  • @raleighw.3934
    @raleighw.3934 3 роки тому +1

    Thank you for your videos. I'm not a pilot but I'm always interested. I love your spirit.

  • @jamesclarke3113
    @jamesclarke3113 3 роки тому +1

    Can't wait for the next Thelma and Louise get airborne episode. Loved it.

  • @Visonista
    @Visonista 3 роки тому

    Brava signorina Rosita! ~ *Message to the owner of the R22* If you read this, then please receive great thanks from Bambi's viewers for allowing her to fly your helicopter. And of course great thanks to miss Stephanie for setting this up. 👍

  • @happyhermit2022
    @happyhermit2022 3 роки тому +1

    Excellent thank you, very interesting..great scenery 👍

  • @nedflanders3769
    @nedflanders3769 3 роки тому +5

    Two girls, one helicopter..

  • @deanmayer6508
    @deanmayer6508 3 роки тому

    I enjoyed the trip. Thanks for sharing.

  • @ckeilah
    @ckeilah 3 роки тому

    Ah ha! I figured out the LEMO connector thing. It looks like a nice option, but seems to be out of stock everywhere. I switched my order to the U174 connector, and will just hope that a U174 to dual-plug adapter will work when needed. crossing fingers!

  • @mikestone9129
    @mikestone9129 Рік тому

    Awesome video. I love SA. Such a beautiful country. The R44 is my choice for sure.

  • @marenc
    @marenc 3 роки тому +5

    Coole vlog! Fijn en leuk dat steph en jij veel uitleggen👍😃

    • @PilotBambi
      @PilotBambi  3 роки тому +2

      Dankje Maren!! Het was heel leuk om met haar deze trip te maken

  • @julesviolin
    @julesviolin 3 роки тому +1

    Great vid as always!!!
    There's also some great gliding in South Africa apparently.
    Can't wait to try it.

  • @7belowzero
    @7belowzero 3 роки тому +1

    What a great adventure and lovely to watch. Oh! and greetings from England.

  • @iesikhaty
    @iesikhaty 3 роки тому +1

    Fantastic adventure! Great short film; you're doing wonders sharing aviation adventures in SA. Happy landings :-)

  • @BusyWifeandWorkingMom
    @BusyWifeandWorkingMom 3 роки тому +1

    Absolutely love, going for my first flight today in a R22!

    • @PilotBambi
      @PilotBambi  3 роки тому

      Oeh exciting, enjoy!!! Glad you liked it 😄

  • @DG-mf8wk
    @DG-mf8wk 3 роки тому +2

    Been a long time since I enjoyed a video as much is this. My son is currently busy with his HPPL's in the R22 in Johannesburg

  • @kiwidiesel
    @kiwidiesel 3 роки тому

    Everything in that video was eye candy. Nice work.

  • @Travelingchefmark
    @Travelingchefmark 3 місяці тому

    Thai was a great follow along episode B, was so cool to see Beaufort West. My grandad was an ATC there for many years !

  • @petruzzovichi
    @petruzzovichi 3 роки тому +1

    Beautiful, the video, the flight and the pilots. Well done.

  • @zachary3352
    @zachary3352 3 роки тому +1

    Awesome! Looks like you had a great couple of days ferrying the R22. I can't wait for the next video!

    • @PilotBambi
      @PilotBambi  3 роки тому +1

      It really was! Such a lovely trip. More videos coming soon!

  • @gotahgemini6415
    @gotahgemini6415 Рік тому

    I love the helicopter pilot's accent, both of you are so awesome!

  • @erlstone
    @erlstone 2 роки тому

    super cool.. seeing CT airport brings back a fond memory of taking a Lear out from there to Plettenberg bay a few years back.. nice vid

  • @philipgledhill7227
    @philipgledhill7227 3 роки тому +2

    I bambi hope you are well. Nice to see you and my new friend. Brilliant work what a awesome flight. You are brilliant happy flying once again take care and keep safe philip. ❤💜

    • @PilotBambi
      @PilotBambi  3 роки тому

      Thankyou Philip! Glad you enjoyed it. I hope I get to do much more flying together with Steph. 😁

    • @philipgledhill7227
      @philipgledhill7227 3 роки тому +1

      Thanks for getting in touch bambi. Keep safe and well phil.

  • @GratefulGumnut
    @GratefulGumnut 9 місяців тому

    I loved this video from across the world. I hope that you will doing more similar ones!

  • @alemandealemania
    @alemandealemania 3 роки тому +2

    Adelante, chicas! Mas "Roadtrips" como este! Saludos desde España! 😃👍🏻👋🏻😘